<< The Federal Water Pollution Control act prohibits the discharge of oil
upon the navigable waters of the US. You can report
oil discharges to the Coast Guard at 800-424-8802. Report location,
source, size, color, substances, and time observed.
This info taken from a publication called "Federal Requirements and
Safety Tips for Recreational Boats." a federal
publication of the US department of Transportation and the Coast Guard.
Your tax dollars at work...
Alan Sticco
P14 C Type Hull #33
Framingham, MA
"Small Fry" >>
It is also my understanding that there is a reward of a XX% of any fine
imposed on a polluter payable to whomever turns them in with proof. Proof
consisting of pictures, water samples, pollution samples and/or VCR recording
of the polluter in action.
A while back, some dude on a cruise ship Video Recorded a Carnival ship
throwing/dumping waste at sea 2 miles offshore and got a reward of $500,000
from the fine imposed ($ 1,xxx,xxx.) on polluting Vessel. I cannot recall
well but I believe it was a Carnival ship.
I make it a point to carry my video camera with me when sailing or motoring
offshore or in harbors hoping it will be a profitable experience...<EBG>
{:^)
Best
Solar Fry
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West Wight Potter 19 # 1028, "Elusive Margin"
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